AzuraCast
Free, self-hosted web radio suite with streaming server, AutoDJ and a browser-based station manager.
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About AzuraCast
AzuraCast is a free, open-source "radio station in a box" that you install on your own server. One Docker-based install sets up everything a web radio needs: the streaming server (Icecast or SHOUTcast), an AutoDJ for automated playlists, and a web dashboard where you upload music, build playlists and schedules, add remote relays and live DJ accounts, and view listener reports. A single installation can host several stations, with user accounts and fine-grained permissions for each. Every station gets a public player page you can embed on your site, and an API lets developers build custom players using now-playing metadata. AzuraCast runs on any Linux server or desktop with Docker, and there are one-click guides for common cloud hosts. It suits community, hobby and small professional stations that want hosted-service convenience without monthly fees. You are responsible for your own server, bandwidth and music licensing.
Best for: Community and hobby stations that want a full radio stack on their own server for free.
Pros and cons
What works
- Bundles streaming server, AutoDJ and web dashboard
- Host multiple stations with per-user permissions
- Embeddable public player pages and an API
- Free and open source under the AGPL
Why people leave
- You must run and maintain your own server and bandwidth
- Music licensing is left entirely to you
- Needs Docker, which adds a learning curve for non-technical users
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AzuraCast: common questions
Is AzuraCast free?
Yes. AzuraCast is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is AzuraCast open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at AzuraCast/AzuraCast. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does AzuraCast run on?
AzuraCast is available for Linux and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to AzuraCast?
The highest-ranked AzuraCast alternatives right now are Icecast, SHOUTcast and Live365. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.